Bollywood Stars

Sridevi says she’s a big fan of Meryl Streep

Written by Bodrul Chaudhury on April 24th, 2013

Sridevi has recently stated in an interview during the India Today Women’s Summit that she would love to emulate the successful career of Oscar winning actress Meryl Steep. “I am a big fan of Meryl Streep. I have never planned my career. I chose those films with which I could relate myself. But if given [...]

Farah Khan searching for Happy New Year heroine

Written by Priyanka Ramesh Kumar on April 23rd, 2013

From acting in her first film last year in Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi, to recently choreographing the theme song for the T-20 tournament Dil Jumping Zapaak, which was a tribute to singing star Kishore Kumar, Farah Khan is still on the hunt for her heroine for her latest film. Although there have been [...]

India’s first ZOMCOM movie Go Goa Gone music launched

Written by Press Releases on April 22nd, 2013

After receiving an incredible response on ‘Slowly Slowly’ and ‘Khoon Choosle’, the Go Goa Gone team has launched the much awaited music album. Saif Ali Khan along with the entire team of Go Goa Gone was present at the event which took place at Enigma, JW Marriot in Mumbai. The event kick-started with the music [...]

FRAMING MOVIES Take One: Raja Harishchandra (1913)

Written by Katherine Matthews on April 21st, 2013

During a year when Indian Cinema is celebrating 100 years since the first moving picture was made, the writers of BollySpice have decided to put together a feature series which pays tribute to this phenomenal and charismatic industry. Titled ‘Framing Movies’, this special series during the course of 2013 will chronicle and assess some of [...]

“It’s fun being bad!” – Deepika Padukone

Written by Neelofar Jamal on April 20th, 2013

Leading lady, Deepika Padukone who was previously seen in films such as Desi Boyz, Cocktail, Race 2 claimed ‘it was fun to play wicked’ in a recent interview. Check out what she had to say about her new film Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (YJHD), in which Deepika stars opposite her former ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor. About her [...]

Akshay Kumar and Sanjay Leela Bhansali come together for Gabbar

Written by Press Releases on April 19th, 2013

India’s most versatile actor, Akshay Kumar, is set to reunite with Rowdy Rathore producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali in their new venture Gabbar. Akshay will star in the lead role in Gabbar, the remake of the successful Tamil film Ramanaa (2002). The box office breaking duo hit the elite 100 crore bench mark in 2012 with Rowdy Rathore. Akshay’s involvement in his film projects such as Special Chabbis most recently [...]

Hrithik-Katrina starrer Bang Bang to release on May 2014

Written by Bodrul Chaudhury on April 19th, 2013

It has been confirmed that Siddharth Anand’s upcoming film Bang Bang, an adaptation of the Hollywood film Knight and Day will release worldwide on 1 May 2014. The film, which will star Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif in the leading roles, will officially commence shooting next month. It was initially scheduled to release on Valentine’s [...]

Ayushmann Khurana says he’s carved a ‘niche’ as an actor-singer

Written by Bodrul Chaudhury on April 19th, 2013

Ayushmann Khurana has recently stated to an Indian newspaper that he’s finally been able to carve his niche within Bollywood as an actor-singer. The 28 year old, who catapulted to stardom following the success of his debut film Vicky Donor (2012), stated the following to the Times of India. “I am not competitive at all. [...]

Aamir Khan on Time Magazine’s List of 100 Most Influential People in the World!

Written by Samreen Tungekar on April 18th, 2013

TIME Magazine’s survey on the 100 most influential people in the world for the year 2013 includes Bollywood star Aamir Khan. The 100 most influential people have been categorized in different fields like Titans, Icons, Leaders, Artists and Pioneers, and the remarkable thing about Aamir on this list is that he has not been categorized [...]

Sanjay Dutt granted four weeks to complete work before returning to jail

Written by Bodrul Chaudhury on April 17th, 2013

The Indian Supreme Court has approved of Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt’s request for more time before returning to jail. Dutt has been granted four more weeks of freedom under “humanitarian grounds.” He made this request in order to fulfil his film commitments before returning to jail on the grounds of illegally possessing weapons back in [...]

Deepika-Ranbir bond over eggs and noodles

Written by Sunny Malik on April 17th, 2013

While shooting for Yeh Jaawani hai Deewani in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh the actors survived the freezing cold weather. The trailer of Karan Johar’s Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani may look like a film that’s all about fun and frolic, but the experience the cast went through while shooting in the north was quite different due to weather conditions in [...]

Special Feature: Ranbir Kapoor on The Love, life and moments of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Written by Stacey Yount on April 16th, 2013

We have a special treat for BollySpice readers. The Ranbir Kapoor Fanclub conducted a fabulous in-depth interview with the actor and we present the full interview just for you! Enjoy as Ranbir talks YJHD and so much more! Ranbir Kapoor is working on his dream, a piece of forever. He is hard at work trying [...]

Varun’s impromptu act

Written by Sunny Malik on April 16th, 2013

Having signed multiple brands along with the youth favorite – Coke, Varun Dhawan’s latest commercial, an impromptu act is sure to grab eyeballs. The ‘Yak Dance ad’ of Coke sees Varun dancing with the yak and offering him a coke, extending the new coke theme. Sources say that for this particular ad where Varun is seen grooving [...]

Deepika flies miles for SRK

Written by BollySpice Editors on April 16th, 2013

Deepika Padukone was a part of the IPL opening ceremony with her performance on some of the biggest songs of 2012, from her film Cocktail. This year is going to see Deepika in four big films. With grueling shoot schedules, it becomes very difficult for actors to take time off for anything else. And when they do, they usually prefer relaxing [...]

Pran is conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Written by Bodrul Chaudhury on April 15th, 2013

Veteran actor Pran, who is known for being one of the greatest villains Indian Cinema has ever produced, has been awarded the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award by the Government of India. Awarded for his contribution to films, Pran Saheb will receive a Swarn Kamal, a cash prize of RS. 10 Lakhs and a shawl which [...]

Yash Raj Films Merchandise Launches Cool Bollywood Musical Greeting Cards

Written by Stacey Yount on April 13th, 2013

YRF Merchandise and Sound Konnect have launched a collection of 24 musical Bollywood greeting cards, comprising official images, dialogues and music from some of Yash Raj Films’ most beloved and iconic movies like Mohabbatein, Veer Zaara, Salaam Namaste, Bunty Aur Babli, Band Baaja Baaraat, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, with more to come. The collection will [...]

Ranbir is a friend for life – Deepika Padukone

Written by Sunny Malik on April 13th, 2013

Actress Deepika Padukone has said that she and her ex-beau and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani co-star, Ranbir Kapoor are ‘friends for life’. As Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is set to release this May, Deepika Padukone has her hands full with almost 3 other releases this year. However, Ayan Mukerji’s Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani continues to [...]

“I have admiration and respect for The Great Gatsby team”: Amitabh Bachchan

Written by Samreen Tungekar on April 12th, 2013

Amitabh Bachchan’s experience of shooting his first Hollywood film The Great Gatsby has apparently been wonderful, as he recalls the memories of the shoot and says that he admires and respects the team of the film. Big B tweeted on his blog,” As I look back to those moments, I can only have admiration and [...]

Hrithik Roshan’s family fitness plan

Written by Sunny Malik on April 12th, 2013

Hrithik Roshan’s family have all become fitness freaks. It is well-known that Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan spends hours in the gym everyday. Now he has roped in his trainer’s wife Marika Johansson to assist his mother and sister- Pinky and Sunaina Roshan – with their workout sessions. Ask Sunaina about this upgrade in her regular [...]

Special Report: Bollywood Showstoppers at the O2!

Written by Meera Sharma on April 11th, 2013

The Bollywood Showstoppers show took place last weekend with an explosive four hour musical spectacular featuring performances from Shaan, Atif Aslam, Malaika Arora Khan and Bipasha Basu. Taking place in the LG Arena and London’s prestigious O2 arena it was a show to remember. Bollyspice.com was there at the O2 arena to catch the performances [...]

Gen-Y and Endorsements!

Written by Pooja Rao on April 11th, 2013

They might be students of last year, but they’ve clearly mastered their brand economics well, what with the trio – Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan on a brand endorsement signing spree since their debut in October 2012. Their youth appeal, spunk and freshness has made them very popular among teenagers especially, bridging connect and [...]